Northeast Ohio recreation sports calendar for March 30, 2012

Lost Arrow Archery Club in Massillon will host a shoot April 22 with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The official grand opening shoot will be held May 13. For more information call Kandi at 330-933-0980 or PJ at 330-828-2372.

B.A.T. is accepting individual and team registration (8U, 10U, 12U) for its six game indoor league. Email brunswickbatcage@aol.com or call 330-273-9559.

B.A.T. will host a 8U indoor tournament April 14-15. Every team is guaranteed three games, plus championship. Applications are available at brunswickbatcage.com.

Brownlee Baseball Academy offers classes in hitting, pitching, catching and defense. An all-skills program is also available. Lessons are given in groups as well as one-on-one, no matter the skill level, for boys and girls ages 5-7, 8-12, 13-14 and 15-18. Team programs are also available and can be tailored to a coach's individual needs. Call 330-807-2889. The Web site is www.brownlees.com.

Brunswick B.A.T. Cage is hosting an 8U indoor tournament April 14-15. All games will be played on B.A.T. Cage indoor fields with three games guaranteed. Applications are available at www.brunswickbatcage.com.

Creekside Fitness of the Youngstown Class B League is looking for players ages 16 and under for the 2012 summer league. Workouts will be held throughout the week, including Sunday. Contact Rob Fuller at 330-881-4700.

Fielder's Choice Baseball in Brecksville continues to accept students for private/semi-private instruction, clinics, camps and group/team instruction. FC is equipped with five indoor automated pitching machines for its token-operated batting cages. Batting cage rentals are available. Call 440-838-5138. Email fielderschoicebb@sbcglobal.net The Web site is www.fielderschoice.com

Gilmour Academy is accepting registration for baseball summer clinics run by members of the coaching staff. Visit www.gilmour.org and click on the summer camp link.

GriffinSports is hosting a tournament (16U-18U) June 8-10 at Lutheran West High. Teams are guaranteed three games, weather permitting. Registration deadline is June 1. Website is griffinsports.net/baseball/tournaments or call Clarence at 216-408-4482.

GriffinSports annual "Pray Before You Play" tournament will be held July 6-8 at Lutheran West High. Teams are guaranteed three games, weather permitting. Deadline for registration is June 29. Website is griffinsports.net/baseball/tournaments or call Clarence at 216-408-4482.

North Canton baseball club is looking for players (ages 18-21) to be part of a team playing exhibition games in Belgium. Games will be held August 5-19. Cost is approximately $2,500 per player. Call 330-671-1928.

Northeast Ohio Elite Baseball League is accepting open travel teams from ages U12 to U18 from the Greater Cleveland and Akron areas. Call 440-331-3730. The Web site is aspiringathletes.org

Ohio Bombers 10U team is looking for players to complete their 2012 roster. Players from all around are invited. For tryouts contact Brian at 330-338-9725.

Team MLB is looking for the top 13-U baseball players from the Greater Northeast Ohio region to compete in premier/elite tournaments at the national, state and local levels. Team MLB will be coached by Tim Mudrock and Dave Salinas, former coaches of the Amherst Comets 12-U Open CVBA team. Additional coaching and training will be provided by professional coaches/players and certified fitness trainers. The team is seeking all positions. Contact Tim Mudrock at 440-522-1145 or mudman2@roadrunner.com

Youngstown Ohio Babe Ruth League needs teams in the 13-year-old and 14- to 15-year-old age divisions. Call 330-788-0686.

BASKETBALL

Adult 4-on-4 short court basketball leagues for adults 30 and over and 18 and over. League fee is $175 plus a weekly referee fee of $8. Contact the Lorain County Park District at 440-458-5121.

Argento Basketball Club (ABC) is now forming AAU teams for boys/girls fourth grade and up. The website is www.argentobasketball.com or call 216-816-6766.

California University of Pennsylvania will be hosting a boys and girls basketball (grades 4-12) tournament on April 14-15. All teams are guaranteed three games. Registration deadline is April 6. Contact Larry Haines at 724-963-6087.

Cleveland Basketball School offers creative and effective basketball skills training for girls and boys of all ages 12 months a year in Brecksville, Medina, Twinsburg, Westlake and Hudson. Contact Paul at paulh89431@aol.com or call 440-570-6861 or visit the website at clevelandbasketballschool.com

Committed to Excellence Athletics offers group and individual basketball speed and agility skills training year-round for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18. Call Chris at 440-539-1731 or e-mail ccallend@cteathletics.com. The Web site is www.cteathletics.com.

Men's 30-and-over basketball league forming now. Individual and team trophies given. Cost is $270 per person. Call Steve at 216-212-5532 or Lee at 216-324-5220.

Mount Union will host a JV/varsity shootout on June 22-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams will have four games and one instructional session. For other camp information contact Suzy Venet-Pietz at 330-823-4678 or 330-823-2399.

Mount Union will host a camp for girls entering grades K-10 on June 27-30. The camp will help develop basic skills. Sessions will run daily from 9 a.m. to noon. For other camp information contact Suzy Venet-Pietz at 330-823-4678 or 330-823-2399.

Next Level AAU is offering free skills workouts for boys and girls in grades 5-12 every Saturday at 2 p.m. Visit www.nextlevel-aau.com or e-mail ohiobasketball@yahoo.com or call 440-574-1832.

Oberlin Recreation Department is hosting a basketball festival 5-on-5 double elimination tournament for adults 18 years and older with a 16-team limit. Call 440-775-7254 or 440-776-4804.

Ohio Basketball Club will be holding fifth grade AAU tryouts soon. Call Michael Duncan at 216-544-3922 or send an e-mail to mdu7569448@aol.com. The Web site is www.cbcaau.com.

Olmsted Falls is hosting its annual 3-on-3 tournament on April 14 at Olmsted Falls High. There will be nine divisions open to males and females ages 10 and over. Entry deadline is April 15. Registration forms can be found at ofathleticboosters.org. Contact Dave Kurz at 440-263-0051.

Open basketball at Gameday Sports Center in Oberlin, Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $1. The web site is www.gamedaysportscenter.com.

Phil Argento Jr., Ohio's high school and college career 3-point record setter, is offering 1-on-1 and small group workouts weekday evenings and weekends. Visit www.argentobasketball.com or call 216-816-6766.

Gameday Sports Center in Oberlin holds open dodgeball on Friday nights. Kids 15 years and younger is from 8-9 p.m. and 16 years and older is from 9-10 p.m. Cost is $5. Call 440-774-2637.

FOOTBALL

Gilmour Academy is accepting registration for football summer clinics run by members of the coaching staff. Visit www.gilmour.org and click on the summer camp link.

Jump Start Sports Flag Football, a recreational and instructional program for children in grades K-5, is being offered in Beachwood, Hudson and Twinsburg. Call Rick Hart at 330-656-0090. The Web site is www.JumpStartSports.com.

MCFFU/USSSA is looking for organizations and/or individuals interested in starting leagues throughout the U.S. Teams include 9-Man Ineligible (contact), 8-Man Eligible (contact), 8-Man Semi-Conduct, Screen, 5-Man, 4-Man, women, coed and youth. The Web site is mcffu@mcffu.com.

GENERAL

Boys and Girls Club of Lorain County has gym rental time available at the Nordson Community Center, 1821 Middle Ave., in Elyria. Call 440-328-3226 or e-mail sports@bgcloraincounty.org

Jump Start Sports after school programs, recreational and instructional programs for children in grades K-5, are being offered in Berea, Hudson and Orange. Call Rick Hart at 330-656-0090. The Web site is www.JumpStartSports.com.

Splash Zone Field House in Oberlin is available for rentals with two full-size basketball courts and four volleyball courts incorporated in the basketball courts. Contact the Lorain County Park District at 440-458-5121.

The City of Euclid's Penguins program for children age 5 and under teaches the basic concept of ice skating. Cost is $20 for residents, $35 for non-residents. Pre-registration is requested in the recreation department. Call 216-289-8114.

KICKBALL

Westlake Recreation Department will hold a spring and summer kickball coed league beginning May 22. Games will be played on Tuesdays. Registration deadline is May 15. Contact Jim Dispirito at 440-617-4420.

OFFICIATING

Geauga County Umpires Association will be holding classes for umpire training for baseball and softball. Contact Dave Henry for baseball at 440-564-7379 and Mike Hannan for softball at 440-564-7336.

RACQUETBALL

Kent State University is accepting teams or individuals for open leagues. For more information call Greg Bailey, assistant director league sports, at 330-672-0463, gbailey@kent.edu or John Krehnovi, coordinator, at 330-672-0460, jkrehnov@kent.edu or visit kent.edu/recservices/sports/sp_community.cfm.

RUNNING/WALKING

Gilmour Academy is accepting registration for cross country summer clinics run by members of the coaching staff. Visit www.gilmour.org and click on the summer camp link.

Theta Upsilon chapter at Case Western Reserve University is hosting a 3K walk and 5K run on April 14 to benefit the National Marfan Fountation. For more information visit apo.case.edu/marchformarfan.

Bedford School's Foundation Run will be held April 22 at Bedford High beginning at 9 a.m. Call Bud McNellie at 440-247-3129 or visit www.bedfordfoundation.net

Hathaway Brown 5K Run will be held April 22 at Hathaway Brown School beginning at 9 a.m. Call Denise Keary at 216-320-8789 or go to www.hb.edu/5k.

Ohio Ultra Trail Runners Group will host a 24-hour walk or run on April 28-29 at Lake Metropark's Chapin Forest Reservation in Kirtland. Individual or team relay members will follow a one-mile loop and may run or walk any distance or time up to 24 hours. For registration, course details and more information visit Outrun24.blogspot.com.

St. Angela Merici 5K Run will be held April 28 at the Rini Center in Fairview at 8 a.m. Call Jean Strippoli at 440-333-2126. The website is www.samparish.org.

Emily's Rainbow Run will be held April 29 at Westlake High beginning at 8 a.m. Call Debbie Lewis at 440-892-7855 or Dave Camerino at 440-331-3544. The website is www.EmilysRainbowFund.org.

Dara Hosta Olmsted Spirit 5K Race will be held May 6 at Olmsted Falls High beginning at 9 a.m. Call Fonda Hosta at 440-235-5631. The website is www.spectralight.com/5krun.

Run With The Bucks 5K will be held May 19 at Buckeye School beginning at 9 a.m. Call Joe Dangelo at 330-416-7750. The website is www.buckeyeschools.org.

Happy Trials 5K & 1 Mile Walk will be held May 20 at Medina County University of Akron campus and Buckeye Woods beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Katrina Morgan at 330-819-4363. The website is www.medinacountywomensclub.com.

Grace Race will be held May 28 at the Grace Church in Fairlawn beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Christy Kear at 330-666-8341 ext. 30. The website is www.graceohio.org.

Nick Rauser Memorial 5K Run will be held June 2 at Bretton Ridge in North Olmsted beginning at 9 a.m. Call Wally Rauser at 216-316-6020. The website is www.nicholasrauser.com.

Catawba Island Club "Run for Humanity" will be held June 3 at the CIC Fitness Center in Catawba Island beginning at 9 a.m. Call Mike Schenk at 419-797-4424 ext. 269. The website is www.cicrunwalk.org.

Det. Jonathan "AJ" Schroeder Memorial Run and Scholarship Benefit will be held June 9 at St. Joseph Academy beginning at 6 p.m. Call John Freehoffer at 216-410-7034. Email cpdfree359@yahoo.com.

St. Francis Xavier Bob Bridges Memorial "Race with Soul" will be held June 9 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Medina beginning at 7 p.m. Call Karen Soles at 330-722-8787. The website is www.stfrancisxavier.inf/parish.

Run @ the Ridge 5K will be held June 16 at Pioneer Ridge by Del Webb in North Ridgeville beginning at 8:30. Call Laurie Kortowich at 440-327-1866. The website is www.ourpioneerridge.net.

Sprint or Stroll for Soul to Sole 5K will be held June 23 at Amherst High beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Lori Campana at 440-225-7147. The website is www.soultosoleprogram.com.

Going the Distance for Danny Run will be held June 24 at Rocky River High beginning at 8 a.m. Call Marianne Scherry at 440-331-7898 or Dave Camerino at 440-331-35.44. The website is www.dannyscherrymemorial.com.

Twin Sizzler Races will be held July 4 at Medina Town Square beginning at 7:45 a.m. (5K) and 9 a.m. (10K). Call Beth Kilchenman at 330-723-4565. The website is www.medinaredcross.org.

Sunrise Run will be held July 8 at Veteran's Park in Painesville beginning at 7 a.m. Call Chris Mackar at 440-392-5912. The website is www.Painesville.com.

James Kerstetter Memorial 5K Run will be held July 14 at Kerstetter Way (Elyria Police Department) beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Terry Costigan at 440-610-2352. The website is www.kerstetter5k.com.

Fairview Park Run for Fun 5K will be held July 15 at Bohlken Park in Fairview Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Marie Pinardo at 440-332-0562. The website is www.FairviewPark.org.

Gary Jordan Wellington Cheese Heritage Festival 5K and 10K will be held July 21 at Wellington Athletic Field beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Gil Shellhous at 440-647-2909. The website is www.mainstreetwellington.com.

Trot for Tots 5K will be held July 28 at Kinston of Vermilion beginning at 8 a.m. Call Holly Couch at 419-202-3538. The website is www.manestride.com.

Run for Hope 5K will be held July 28 at Sandusky Perkins High beginning at 8 a.m. Call Kaylin Schaefer at 419-366-0639. The website is www.jimhausersarcomafoundation.com.

River Mile will be held July 29 at Rocky River City Hall Park beginning at 8 a.m. Call Second Sole at 440-895-1311 or Dave Camerino at 440-331-3544. The website is www.2ndsole.com.

The Classic at Mastick 5K Run will be held August 8 at Mastick Woods picnic area in Rocky River Reservation beginning at 6 p.m. Call John Nakel at 440-476-0018. The website is www.2ndsole.com.

Valley City Street Fair 5K Run will be held August 25 in Valley City beginning at 5 p.m. Call Bonnie Weber at 330-483-3811. The website is valleycityfire@valleycityfire.com.

North Olmsted Homecoming 5K Run will be held August 26 at North Olmsted Park beginning at 8 a.m. Call Ken Neuzil at 440-777-5466. The website is http://northolmsted5k.webs.com.

MStar's 5K run will be held August 26 at Fox Meadow C.C. in Medina beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Ray Sanderbeck at 330-416-6983. The website is www.mstarfoundation.com.

North Coast Challenge Ohio's Premier Five Mile Race will be held September 1 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Westlake Recreation Center at 440-808-5700 or Dave Camerino at 440-331-3544. The websites are www.northcoastchallenge.com or www.cityofwestlake.org.

Erie Shore Wellness Run will be held September 3 at Bleser Park beginning at 9 a.m. Call Renee Stuart at 440-933-9242. The website is www.aalcrs.org or www.avonlake.org.

Cleveland Heroes 5-mile run will be held September 16 at St. Joseph Academy beginning at 8:35 a.m. Call Tomm Ross at 216-990-8117 or Dave Camerino at 440-331-3544. The website is www.clevelandheroesrun.com.

Race with Grace 5K will be held September 23 at Medina Hospital beginning at 9 a.m. Call Mike Grace at 330-242-1795. The website is www.racewithgrace.com.

Tom Madzy Short Run and Family Dog Walk will be held September 23 at Berea High beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Matt Madzy at 440-376-1366. The website is www.berea.k12.oh.us or www.bereaohio.com.

Run/Walk for Life will be held September 29 at Lorain County Community College beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Carmen Janik at 440-284-1010 ext. 25. The website is www.cornerstoneamongwomen.org.

Run for the Parks 5K and 2-mile walk will be held October 20 at Veteran's Park in Painesville beginning at 8 a.m. Call Chris Mackar at 440-392-5912. The website is www.Painesville.com.

Pre-Turkey Trot will be held November 17 at North Ridgeville High beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call Keith Wood at 440-541-4521. The website is www.nrcs.k12.oh.us/athletictrainer.aspx.

Turkey Dash will be held November 22 at Avon High beginning at 9 a.m. Call Sharon Lerch at 440-937-0021 or Dave Camerino at 440-331-3544. The website is www.nakonfoundation.

Jessie Schenk Memorial Turkey Chase with be held November 24 at the CIC Fitness Center and Golf Course in Catawba beginning at 10 a.m. Call Mike Schenk at 419-797-4424 ext. 105. The website is www.cicrunwalk.org.

SENIOR OLYMPIC GAMES

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is accepting athlete and team registration for the 2012 Ohio Senior Olympics State Games. The games are open to men and women ages 50 and older. Events include archery, badminton, 3-on-3 basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, race walk, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon and volleyball. For more information visit www.nsga.hangastar.com/registration or www.OhioSeniorOlympics.org.

Cleveland Kickers Soccer Club has openings for the U11 boys team. The team is based in the Medina-Brunswick-North Royalton area but all are welcome to participate. Visit www.clevelandkickerssouth.com or call 440-781-4091.

Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for its spring outdoor soccer program held at West Park Soccer Complex. Divisions of play are ages 4-5, grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8. Registration ends April 13. Contact Rob Horwedel at 440-326-1500.

FC RAYOS is currently accepting signups (U9, U12, U14/15, U17, and girls high school) for a team that will play in the state league. Contact Juan Romero at 419-239-4210 or email jdlromero@yahoo.com.

Fever 5 Futbol, a developmental soccer league for U8-U18, is now open for registration. Contact Frank Griffith at 440-670-1231.

Gameday Sports Center in Oberlin holds open soccer on Sundays. Times for 30-year-olds and over is 4-5 p.m. and 16- to 29-year-olds is 5-6 p.m. Call 440-774-2637.

Gilmour Academy is accepting registration for soccer summer clinics run by members of the coaching staff. Visit www.gilmour.org and click on the summer camp link.

Jump Start Sports Hummingbirds Soccer, a recreational and instructional program for children ages 3-6, is being offered in Beachwood, Berea, Chagrin Falls, Chesterland, Hudson and Richfield. Call Rick Hart at 330-656-0090. The Web site is www.JumpStartSports.com.

Kent State University is accepting teams or individuals for a co-rec Thursday night league. For more information call Greg Bailey, assistant director league sports, at 330-672-0463, gbailey@kent.edu or John Krehnovi, coordinator, at 330-672-0460, jkrehnov@kent.edu or visit kent.edu/recservices/sports/sp_community.cfm.

Ohio North Coed Soccer League is seeking new teams for the summer of 2012. Contact Chad Allen at 216-392-9536 or email coedsoccer05@hotmail.com.

SOFTBALL

DiamondChix Fastpitch Softball Academy offers clinics, camps, private and small group lessons to the general public year-round at your fields or the Medina Fieldhouse. DiamondChix also offers a full fastpitch club program. Registrants in the club program get year-round training as well as participation on DiamondChix teams in tournaments during the summer season. Visit medinasportscampus.com/chix.

Gameday Sports Center in Oberlin is offering all you can hit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 440-774-2637.

Westlake Recreation Department will hold several adult leagues (men, women and coed) beginning in early May. Registration ends April 20. Mandatory manager's meeting is April 17. For team availability contact Jim Dispirito at 440-617-4420.

Brunswick High School will be hosting open pole vaulting practice. Open to boys and girls, grades 7-12. Call Dave Johnson at 216-324-4225 (day) and 330-726-6649 (evening).

TRAINING

Westlake Recreation Center is offering an all-sports boot camp for the serious-minded athlete, working on speed, stamina and endurance using your body weight for resistance. Open to boys and girls in grades 7-12; two classes per week for six weeks. Classes taught by a certified personal trainer (ISSA certified) and a competitive body builder. Call Westlake Recreation at 440-808-5700, ext. 3428.

VOLLEYBALL

Gilmour Academy is accepting registration for volleyball summer clinics run by members of the coaching staff. Visit www.gilmour.org and click on the summer camp link.

Lorain County Community College is accepting teams for its Saturday night coed volleyball league. Contact Jim Powers at 440-366-7652.

Quicksilver Volleyball Club has roster spots available for its 15's American team for 2011 JO season. Visit www.quicksilvervbc.com or call club director Jeff Harrah at 216-870-3058.

Westlake Recreation Department will hold a spring and summer sand league beginning May 23. Games will be played on Wednesday. Registration deadline is May 16. Contact Jim Dispirito at 440-617-4420.

To submit items for the recreation calendar, fax (216-999-6276) or e-mail (recreation@plaind.com) the information. Listings are free.

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